Is CVE-2026-28493 actively exploited?

CVE-2026-28493 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2026-03-12.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-28493?

CVE-2026-28493 has a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2026-28493?

Patch guidance is available from imagemagick security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2026-28493.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-28493?

1 product: imagemagick imagemagick.

CVE-2026-28493 - remediation guidance & executive summary

Description

ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Prior to versions 7.1.2-16, an integer overflow vulnerability exists in the SIXEL decoer. The vulnerability allows an attacker to perform an out of bounds via a specially crafted image. This vulnerability is fixed in 7.1.2-16.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: high
Privileges: none
User Action: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: none
Integrity: low
Availability: high
Weaknesses: CWE-190 · Integer Overflow

Metadata

Primary Vendor: IMAGEMAGICK
Published: 3/10/2026
Last Modified: 3/12/2026
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

CVE-2026-28493

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